An Illinois-based auction agent says the low commodity prices aren’t slowing down the used equipment market. Mark Larsen, with Kyle Kelso Auctioneers in Macomb, says escalating prices for new equipment and depressed farm incomes have many farmers looking for operational upgrades in the used market. “They’re suffering sticker shock. Not everybody buys new.” He says,…… Continue Reading
U.S. ethanol production hits high as output surges to meet demand
U.S. ethanol production surged to an all-time high last week as producers try to meet expected demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.126 million barrels, per day, up 13,000 on the week and 53,000 on the year. That is the third time this year ethanol production has set a new high-water mark.…… Continue Reading
Cattle industry cites tight supplies as Trump targets rising beef costs
The high retail price of beef became a target of the Trump administration late this year. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says there are several reasons consumers are paying more. “When you have a shrinking herd, which is what we have right now, due to drought. And you have high demand from…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed again Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed again Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.73. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 at $1.3950. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3950 to $1.40. Cheese barrels were down $0.0550 at $1.4450. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.0050 at $1.4650. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.4625 to $1.4650. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0125 at $1.1575. No sales were recorded. The post Cash dairy prices mixed again Wednesday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
MInka Kelly Reveals Changes Coming to ‘Ransom Canyon’ Season 2
“I think I like the season even better.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
From Zurich to Germany: Minnesota soybean growers promote ag products and innovations
The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association recently took part in a European trade mission. Darin Johnson, who farms in southeast Minnesota, says the trip started in Zurich, Switzerland. “A little different scale than what we see in the U.S., so they actually had a lot of questions for us. Especially from looking at…… Continue Reading
Ohio winter wheat could face yield reductions due to delayed emergence
A small grains agronomist at Ohio State University says drought conditions impacted winter wheat emergence across the state. Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield, Things were planted timely, but it unfortunately didn’t come up in a timely manner. There will likely be a yield penalty just because of the delayed germination and emergence.” She says research shows planting date can…… Continue Reading
‘McBee Dynasty’ Steve McBee Is Seeking a Presidential Pardon
Steve is hopeful he can cut his prison sentence short. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Michigan Farm Bureau eyeing future focus
Michigan Farm Bureau’s President says the organization is reevaluating its vision for the future. Leelanau County cherry grower Ben LaCross tells Brownfield he’s spent his first year in office hearing from members about the importance of farm viability in every sector. “This past year has been challenging for agriculture across the board, commodity prices have…… Continue Reading
V.A. Reports Major Progress in Ending Veteran Homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it’s helped house the largest number of homeless veterans in seven years. In the 2025 fiscal year, more than 51,900 veterans across the country […]… Continue Reading
